Is an artist in residence in cooperation with the organization Safemuse. Artists that are persecuted, censored or threaten because of their art, are chosen from an international open call and will stay here for up to 6 months.

Situated in beautiful and calm surroundings down by the Oslo fjord in Hvitsten we offer an in- and outdoor studio with possibilities for many different art forms, workshop and sound studio. We want to be a safe space for artists to contemplate, work and develop ideas and engage with other artists and the local community. At times the residence and property is open for public with different kind of activities; artist talks, exhibitions, concerts etc.

​Here they will also be given opportunities to participate in workshops, exhibition at Hvitsten Salong and other cooperation’s with artists and institutions, all coordinated by our local coordinator living in Hvitsten.

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In an increasingly polarized world, with tension between nations, cultures, political parties and cultural norms, a growing group of artists are encountering obstacles in the execution of their work. Artists are in many cases regarded as activists, even when they themselves do not identify with, or promote a political view or a political movement. This is especially true for female artists, artists that are queer, come from minority or indigenous groups or artists that work in genres not deemed acceptable by society or by their government. Hvitsten Art Haven is residencies for artists, that promote artistic freedom of expression, artistic solidarity and collaboration.